This Week’s Activity and Event Highlights
- Center for Career and Professional Development – “Open House with the New CCPD Director” Event
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time | North Hall Room 103 - Athletics – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Southern Connecticut State University
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time | LaMoy Field or Live stream the game - Social Equity and Justice Collective – “Topic of the Month: Age and Ageism”
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time | Join virtually at event time - Center for Mental Health and Wellness – “Evening Art Studio: Personal Pocket Alter/Collaged Mini-Tins” Event
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid Hall First Floor – Art Studio - Athletics – Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Sacred Heart University
Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Eastern time | Sports Center of CT, Shelton or Live stream the game
News from the Nest
- Post University’s High School Academy expands dual credit opportunities to Danbury Public Schools
- Men’s Ice Hockey lands Benjamin Cunneen as NE10 Goalie of the Week for third time this season
- Harrison Warnock and Naj White named to CACC Honor Roll for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- For first time in school history, Post University earns back-to-back CACC Student-Athletes of the Month, Harrison Warnock wins award for Men’s Basketball in January
- Joe Santoro named NE10 Face in the Crowd for last week’s performance with Men’s Ice Hockey
- Men’s Lacrosse sees James Sproul and Robbie McGrayne named to NEILA All-New England Preseason Second Team
Check out the full calendar for everything happening this week!
Soarin’ Beyond the Sport
Soarin’ Beyond the Sport takes a look at student-athletes’ stories beyond their competition on the field/court/ice. In this episode, sophomore goalkeeper Leopold Dufaut from the Men’s Soccer program talks about coming to Post University from overseas following the closure of Saint Rose, finding his passion for soccer, and shares a little bit about culture in France.
Weekly Wellness Corner
The Weekly Wellness Corner is brought to you by Mental Health and Wellness Services – here, you’ll find content, tips, tricks, programs, and resources to help you thrive as a Post Eagle!
Time to grow from a scarce mindset to an abundant one. As we move through the rest of the semester, we might begin to feel rushed, pressured by deadlines or feel as though our life is off track. But we are here to remind you that you are doing everything right and what’s happening for you now is all a part of your divine timing. Here are some ways to grow your mindset and reframe the thoughts that might be coming through, creating uncertainty in your life.
Note-Taking Applications: Essential Tools for Higher Education
Brought to you by Title IX and Disability Services
The digital age has revolutionized note-taking, with applications replacing traditional methods and offering powerful features that enhance learning. These tools go beyond simple digitization, impacting cognitive processes and improving academic outcomes through organization, active recall, and collaboration.
Note-taking applications excel in organization. Unlike physical notebooks, they allow for accurate categorization, tagging, and efficient searching, enabling students to manage complex information and retrieve it quickly. Linking related notes fosters interconnected knowledge, crucial for deep understanding.
These apps also promote active recall, essential for effective learning. Features like highlighting, summarizing, and flashcard creation encourage active engagement with material, reinforcing comprehension and retention. Dynamic annotation and revision foster deeper understanding, moving beyond passive transcription to active knowledge construction.
Furthermore, these applications facilitate collaborative learning. Sharing notes enables group projects, study sessions, and collective knowledge building. This collaborative environment encourages diverse perspectives and deeper understanding, enhanced further by feedback on shared notes, promoting critical thinking.
In conclusion, note-taking applications are essential tools for higher education. By enhancing organization, facilitating active recall, and fostering collaboration, they empower students to navigate academic complexities and maximize their potential.
Here are some note-taking apps on our website: https://post.edu/student-services/disability-services/assistive-technology/
Important Dates and Deadlines
Monday, February 17, 2025
- President’s Day, University Closed, No Main Campus Classes, Online Classes Held As Scheduled
Photo of the Week
Online student Shakima Goodwin is getting excited for May Commencement.
Exploring “Hidden” Talents
In college, there may be less opportunity to explore the sides of ourselves that won’t earn us a high score in our class. But, thinking about what makes us unique fosters creativity, builds confidence, and can lead us down new and unexpected paths. We asked our Main Campus and Online students to fill in this blank, giving them a chance to share a side of themselves that others may not know about.
If _____________ were a class for my degree, there’s no doubt I’d get an A!
Playing baseball.
Listening to music.
Crime scene sketching.
Cleaning and crafting.
SEEN: Spring 2025 Club Fair
Getting involved is such an important part of any college journey. It’s a chance to meet new people, explore new interests, and develop new skills. Tap the button below to explore all involvement opportunities for current Post students.
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